May 20th 2024.
In preparation for the upcoming elections on Monday, the district administration of Rourkela has taken measures to ensure a peaceful and orderly voting process. As part of these measures, all liquor shops in the town have been temporarily closed down starting from 4.00 pm on Saturday until May 21. This decision was made in light of the Sundargarh Lok Sabha constituency and the Assembly segments within it being up for polls.
According to officials, a total of 28 IMFL liquor shops, 15 bars, and storehouses of liquor have been shut down as a precautionary measure. Excise officials have personally visited these establishments and sealed them off to prevent any illegal selling of alcohol. They have also conducted thorough checks of the stock within each shop and will do so again when the shops reopen on May 21. Any discrepancies found during these checks will result in legal action being taken.
In addition to these measures, all country liquor shops in Rourkela have also been closed down. To ensure that these restrictions are being followed, two special observers have been appointed to monitor the situation and prevent the selling of liquor until May 21. The closure of liquor shops has caused a surge in demand, with many individuals stocking up on their favorite drinks before the shutdown. Reports of long queues outside shops were received throughout the day on Saturday, with a particular increase in demand for beer during the hot summer season.
One shop owner shared that they had anticipated the closure and had procured enough stock to meet the demand. They also noted an increase in demand for all types of liquor, not just beer. With the temporary closure of liquor shops, the town of Rourkela awaits the upcoming elections with a sense of preparedness and responsibility, ensuring that all necessary measures are in place for a smooth and fair voting process.
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